New Delhi, April 7 -- Heinrich Klaasen has been excluded from South Africa's central contract list as the big-hitting batsman's international playing career could potentially come to a premature end. Cricket South Africa, the country's national board, announced an 18-man central contract list and the Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman was a notable miss.

In a statement on their website, CSA said: "Discussions regarding Heinrich Klaasen's future are ongoing, and a final decision will be made in due course."

This comes as a big blow for the 33-year-old as he has committed himself to being a white ball specialist for his country since his retirement from Test cricket in January 2024. He was one of two players - the other being David Miller - on a...